For the second Thursday this month, ESPN is looking to turn in huge ratings for a single sporting event with tonight’s NFL Draft in New York City.

Ben Roethlisberger’s suspension just took a high interest in the NFL draft Thursday night to a volcanic level. People, of course, want to know how this could affect the landscape for the Pittsburgh Steeler’s future with rumors of a Big Ben trade and who exactly the Steelers, who are slated for the No. 17 pick, will draft.

Earlier this month, Tiger Woods’ Masters return after a self imposed hiatus to tend to family matters netted ESPN 4.94 million viewers for the opening round of the Masters Thursday April 8, according to Nielsen. That was a 47 percent spike from last year’s opening round.

So do you think tonight’s NFL draft will surpass the Masters’ opening round in viewership?

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